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  Minutes of Wantage Township Recreation Commissioners
January 31, 2006

MINUTES OF THE REORGANIZATION MEETING OF THE BOARD OF RECREATION COMMISSIONERS FOR THE TOWNSHIP OF WANTAGE, HELD AT THE WANTAGE TOWNSHIP MUNICIPAL BUILDING, ON JANUARY 31, 2006.

Call to Order:
Board President Duane Armstrong called the meeting to order.

Roll Call:
Present: Duane Armstrong, Sue Vanden Heuvel, Don Henry, Bill Hardy.
Absent: Geri Stella. Excused: Greg Williams.

Open Public Meeting Act Compliance
Mr. Armstrong stated, “This meeting is being held in compliance with the provisions of the Open Public meetings Act, Public laws of 1975 Chapter 231.
It has been properly advertised and certified”.

Nominations
Mr. Armstrong called for nominations for the office of President and Vice President for Wantage Township Recreation Commission for the Year 2006.

On motion by Mrs. Vanden Heuvel seconded by Mr. Henry, Mr. Armstrong was nominated for President for the year 2006.
Roll Call: Mrs. Vanden Heuvel, Mr. Henry, Mr. Hardy Yes. CARRIED
Absent: Mrs. Stella. Excused Mr. Williams

On motion by Mrs. Vanden Heuvel seconded by Mr. Henry, Mr. Hardy was nominated for Vice President for the year 2006.
Roll Call: Mrs. Vanden Heuvel, Mr. Henry, Mr. Armstrong Yes. CARRIED
Absent: Mrs. Stella. Excused Mr. Williams.

On motion by Mr. Hardy seconded by Mr. Armstrong, Jeanne McBride was nominated Board Secretary for the Year 2006.
Roll Call: Mrs. Vanden Heuvel, Mr. Henry, Mr. Armstrong, Mr. Hardy Yes. CARRIED Absent Mrs. Stella. Excused Mr. Williams


Meeting Schedule for the Board of Recreation
Mr. Hardy moved to establish the regular meeting nights of the Commission for calendar year 2006 as follows:Location: Wantage Township Municipal Building, 888 Rt 23, Wantage NJ

January 31, 2006 7:00 pm
February 22, 2006 7:00 pm
March 29, 2006 7:00 pm
April 26, 2006 7:00 pm
May 24, 2006 7:00 pm
June 28, 2006 7:00 pm
July26, 2006 7:00 pm
August 23, 2006 7:00 pm
September 27, 2006 7:00 pm
October 25, 2006 7:00 pm
November 15, 2006 7:00 pm
January 24, 2007 Organization Meeting 7:00 pm

Mr. Armstrong seconded the motion. Roll Call: Mrs. Vanden Heuvel, Mr. Henry, Mr. Armstrong, Mr. Hardy yes. CARRIED Absent: Mrs. Stella. Excused: Mr. Williams.

Naming the official newslpapers of the Board of Recreation Commission.
On motion by Mrs. Vanden Heuvel seconded by Mr. Henry, The New Jersey Herald and the New Jersey Sunday herald were named the official newspapers for the Wantage Township Recreation Commission.
Roll Call: Mrs. Vanden Heuvel, Mr. Henry, Mrs. Armstrong, Mr. Hardy yes. CARRIED Absent: Mrs. Stella. Excused: Mr. Williams.
At this time Don Henry excused himself from this month’s meeting.

Reports
Harold Pellow attended the meeting and updated the Commission on Phase IV at
Woodbourne Park. Mr. Pellow said the more labor the Township and community
donate the more amenities we may be able to afford. A second meeting is planned for late February or early March when Mr. Pellow has everything drawn up.

Old Business
Mr. Doherty attended the meeting and discussed the budget meeting of January 12, 2006.
The governing body approved:

$10,000 to bring playground equipment up to code, as per insurance inspection.
$5000 to improve Field #1 at Lott Road. Little League agreed to pay the balance.
$15,000 for a new parking lot at Woodbourne Park.
$ 30,000 to continue paving Born Road.
An increase in the operating expense from $32,000 to $35,000.
New Business
Mrs. Gangloff attended the meeting on behalf of her son. Richard Gangloff plans to get his Eagle Scout Badge, for his project he is interested in constructing a Sand Volleyball Court at Woodbourne Park. Mrs. Gangloff had the details of the project on hand. Richard is also interested in starting a league as part of the project. Mr. Doherty explained the township can’t fund the project. Harold Pellow agreed to donate his services, with the Eagle Scout’s assistance, to design the court. Mr. Doherty said the township may be able to help bring down the cost of the project. Mr. Armstrong made the motion to have Mr. Pellow design the court, with Richard Gangloff’s assistance, and report back to the Commission with further information. Mrs. Vanden Huevel seconded the motion.
Mrs. Vanden Huevel, Mr. Hardy, Mr. Armstrong Yes. CARRIED
Mrs. Stella Absent. Mr. Williams Excused.

Mr. Doherty questioned if the Commission wished to coordinate Wantage Day 2006. The Commission agreed to host Wantage Day. Mr. Armstrong mentioned finding volunteers from the community to help form a committee. Discussion will take place during the March meeting as to who will head the Committee.

Mr. Hardy and Parker Space are going to host a hike on April 8, 2006. The hike will begin on Crigger Road and end at the Old Silver Mine. Mr. Hardy explained it is a difficult hike with a steep terrain. More information will be posted on the website.

Mr. Hardy agreed to head the committee for the Spring Fling Four.

Mr. Armstrong would like to start advertising for a new member to fill the open seat. The Commission also questioned Mr. Doherty as to whether we could have an alternate for Greg Williams who is currently serving in Iraq. Mr. Doherty will seek approval from the governing body.

Approval of Minutes:
Bill Hardy made a motion to approve the minutes of October 26, 2005, Duane Armstrong seconded the motion. Ayes: Vanden Heuvel, Armstrong, Hardy. Nays: None Absent: Stella. Excused: Williams

Open Public Session:
Mr. Stu Baker would like to see a Dog Park in the township. He explained it would be little or no cost to the community. It would be great for dog socializing. The area need not be flat, just a small area we could fence in. Mrs. Vanden Heuvel suggested it might help deter people from letting their dogs loose in the softball field. Mr. Baker would be happy to form a sub-committee to proceed with a “reality check” on costs and size.

Resident Louise Basile questioned why there are two senior citizens groups in town instead of one. Mr. Doherty explained the groups are private groups and Mrs. Basile would have to contact them. Mrs. Vanden Heuvel offered the assistance of the Recreation Commission in advertising if Mrs. Basile would like to plan activities for the seniors.

Adjournment:
A motion was made by Duane Armstrong and seconded by Bill Hardy. Ayes: Vanden Heuvel, Hardy, Armstrong. Nays: None Absent: Stella. Excused: Williams.

Respectfully submitted,
Jeanne McBride, Board Secretary


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